news GoSee Tip : ANGST by Peter Hauser with visual allusions to climate change, capitalism and fears of the world in the 21^st century – a book presentation at UNSEEN AMSTERDAM

During the photography trade fair UNSEEN AMSTERDAM, which is taking place from 17–19 September, Swiss artist Peter Hauser (*1981) is presenting his second monograph published at Sturm & Drang entitled ANGST, including a book signing : A series of powerful black and white photographs which deal with the fears of the world in the 21^st century. It is the international premier of the book which was released at the end of last year and lauded by the Financial Times as one of the best art books of the fall season.

“My photographs are aimed at questioning the environment in which we are living,” says the photographer. Peter Hauser’s ‘ANGST’ is a wake-up call, a mirror which allows us to assess the world we live in today and reflect. The photos were created between 2017 and 2020 on black and white negative film with different medium format cameras. Hauser dealt increasingly with the effects of climate change, capitalism and the loss of human individuality.

While the book itself is printed on...

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